Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni – Objective
- Promote higher education for girls in Assam by increasing enrollment in colleges and universities after Class 10 and Class 12.
- Encourage girls to continue education beyond matriculation, thereby improving the overall female literacy rate in the state.
- Reduce dropout rates among girl students by providing financial and social support at crucial stages of education.
- Improve the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of Assam with special focus on female participation in higher education.
- Prevent child marriage by empowering girls through education and ensuring they stay in the academic system for a longer duration.
Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni – Eligibility Criteria
- Girl students enrolled in government and provincialised (venture) educational institutions in Assam. Students studying in private institutions are not eligible.
- The scheme applies to girls studying in Class 11, graduation first year, postgraduation first year and BEd first year.
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Assam, irrespective of economic background.
- Beneficiaries must follow institute rules, attend classes regularly, and maintain proper discipline. Any involvement in misconduct, ragging, cheating, vandalism, or indiscipline will lead to cancellation of benefits under the Nijut Moina Scheme.
- Married girl students are not eligible for the scheme, except those enrolled in PG or B.Ed courses.
Note –
1. Exclusion under Other Schemes: Girl students who have received a scooter under the Banikanta Kakati Award (Pragyan Bharati Scheme) are not eligible. However, those who opt out of receiving the scooter may apply for Nijut Moina Scheme.
2. Merged Mobility Grant: The Higher Education Department’s Mobility Grant Scheme has been merged with the Nijut Moina Scheme, and no separate mobility grant will be provided.
3. In-service girls admitted to B.Ed on deputation are not eligible for this scheme.
4. Daughters of Ministers, MPs and MLAs are not eligible to avail benefits under the Mukhyamantrir Nijut Moina Scheme.
Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni – Application Process
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Directorate of Higher Education, Assam.
Step 2: Download the application form of Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni Scheme.
Step 2: Fill in the application form correctly and attach all required documents
Step 3: Submit the completed application form to your respective educational institution
Step 5: After verification, the institution forwards the application to the Higher Education Department for final approval
Step 6: Once approved, the monthly scholarship amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account
Note – For continuation in the next year, no fresh application is required; the Head of Institution or Principal submits a continuity certificate on behalf of the student
Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni – Benefits
| Education Level | Amount |
| Higher Secondary (Class 11) | ₹10,00 per annum |
| Graduation (BA, BSc, BCom) | ₹12,500 per annum |
| Post-Graduation & B.Ed | ₹25,000 per annum |
Note –
- The scheme does not provide financial assistance during the months of June and July each year.
- Incentives are not paid during summer vacations or any break exceeding one month.
Also Read: Combined Merit Scholarship Assam – Eligibility Criteria, Benefits and Application Process
Documents Required for Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni
- Assam residence proof document
- Aadhaar card
- Email ID and mobile number
- Bank account details
- Income certificate of family or ration card
- Educational qualification document
- SAMARTH number
FAQs
Who is eligible for Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni?
Girls students who are studying in Class 11, UG (first year), and PG (first year) at government or government-aided institutions are eligible to apply for Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni.
How much financial assistance will I get under the scheme?
Students receive ₹1,000/month for Class 11, ₹1,250/month for graduation (first year) and ₹2,500/month for post-graduation & B.Ed (first year), paid for up to 10 months per year, directly to their bank accounts.
Can I apply if I already received a Banikanta Kakati Award scooter?
No, girls who have received a scooter under Banikanta Kakati Award are not eligible, unless they opt out, in which case they can apply for the Nijut Moina scheme.
Do I need to reapply every year for the scholarship?
No, for the second year onward, students do not need to apply again. The head of institution or principal submits a continuity certificate on their behalf.
Are there months when the scholarship is not paid?
Yes, the scheme does not provide financial assistance during June and July months or vacations exceeding one month, including summer breaks, as per the official rules of the scheme.